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Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
278 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus times

Buses run once daily between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen. The service departs Rotterdam at 5:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 23:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 277.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Gelsenkirchen once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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